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K-Gr 3—A young Black girl joins her community to celebrate Juneteenth. Taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the block party, which includes delicious foods, vendors, games, and more, the protagonist asks members of her family and neighborhood "what was the first Juneteenth like?" After hearing about parades, drum circles, singing, honoring the past and looking towards the future from cousins, aunts, and neighbors, Mr. Robert explains to the young girl how much the celebrations have evolved and grown since...Log In or Sign Up to Read More